Despite the end of their refinery relationship, the two companies said they would continue to seek ventures together, in and outside Japan.

We are seeking joint ventures with larger companies to show that it is entirely possible for them to cooperate with our enterprises.

The difficulties and expense of its deep underground workings led investors and miners to seek more profitable ventures elsewhere.

Though Coastal planned to seek international projects and joint ventures abroad, the company remained committed to pursuing opportunities in the United States.

And if it worked the company would seek similar ventures.

Bandura's parents were a key influence in encouraging him to seek ventures out of the small hamlet they resided in.

At this point, Mr. Peizer opportunistically sold the team and sought other financial ventures.

Since the early 1970's, the report states, American companies have been cutting direct investments abroad and instead have sought joint ventures with foreign firms.

As a result, he said, the directors decided that the company should close its stores and "seek more profitable ventures."

Computer Memories, which has $24.6 million in cash, has sought other ventures since then.